A referendum on tenant andconsumer protection was held inSwitzerland on 13 March 1955.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of apopular initiative "for the protection of tenants and consumers", which would prolong price controls.[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of voters, it was rejected by a majority of cantons,[1] so did not come into force. Voters also voted on a counterproposal, which was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 392,588 | 50.24 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| Against | 381,130 | 48.77 | 13 | 4 | 15 |
| No answer | 7,784 | 1.00 | – | – | – |
| Blank votes | 16,515 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 5,675 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 803,692 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,447,187 | 55.5 | – | – | – |
| Source:Direct Democracy | |||||
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 317,934 | 40.68 | 7 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Against | 449,087 | 57.46 | 12 | 3 | 13.5 |
| No answer | 14,481 | 1.85 | – | – | – |
| Blank votes | 16,515 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 5,675 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 803,692 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,447,187 | 55.5 | – | – | – |
| Source:Direct Democracy | |||||
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